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Doreen Lawrence, mother of murdered teen Stephen Lawrence, says she receives 'threats' and fears being out at night
11:41am Tuesday 22nd January 2013 in Greenwich news By Sarah Trotter
Doreen Lawrence says she receives "threats" and fears being out at night
THE mother of murdered black teenager Stephen Lawrence says she receives “threats” and fears being out at night.
Doreen Lawrence has revealed she still gets threatening letters – 20 years after her 18-year-old son was killed in a racist attack in Eltham in 1993.
It comes after her 35-year-old son Stuart lodged a complaint against the Metropolitan Police earlier this month claiming he too was the victim of racism and had been stopped 25 times by officers.
Asked if she had been threatened, during an interview with BBC HARDtalk, Ms Lawrence said: “I think in the early days our car and things was [sic] always attacked and there are times we get letters sent to the trust about me and recently there is one come through because Stuart has made a stand.”
She added: “I had to say to him yesterday - be very careful when he’s out and I’m always worried about me being outside.
“I try not to be out too late when I’m travelling home and stuff so the fear is always there.”
The 61-year-old, who founded the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, has tirelessly campaigned for her son’s killers to be brought to justice.
Thanks to her work, a public inquiry was held into the way police dealt with the killing - leading to major changes to the way murder investigations are handled.
Ms Lawrence told BBC HARDtalk: “Not everybody out there thinks what I’ve done is great.”
“I don’t think that I’m going to be safe whenever I’m out.”
She went on to say there were people who thought her son should be dead and have sent threats which she takes seriously.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Stephen’s death with a concert, memorial service and criminal justice lecture planned for April.
The Met has launched an inquiry into Stuart Lawrence’s claims under the supervision of the Independent Police Complaints Commission.
The full interview was broadcast on BBC2 today and is now available on iPlayer.
Comments(29)
SouthEastThreeSixNine
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2:38pm Tue 22 Jan 13
Only_me!! wrote:Imagine that was your mother or someone you cared about. There are enough idiots in the world without your input.
Oh put a sock in it woman
Simon bald
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2:41pm Tue 22 Jan 13
Only_me!! wrote:How dare you make this remark, I will be informing Mr Bull of what you have typed. Poor woman has lost her son, have some respect!!
Oh put a sock in it woman
Inspirationalady28
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2:56pm Tue 22 Jan 13
PS; Keep up the good work Doreen, there are people out there who admire you and are grateful for what you're trying to quite rightly achieve for the next generation of young people!!
Only_me!!
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3:29pm Tue 22 Jan 13
Simon bald
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3:41pm Tue 22 Jan 13
Inspirationalady28 wrote:What a lovely post, thank you it was very inspirational, bravo Doreen for your bravery and strength shown over the years
I watched the full interview and I must say, Doreen Lawrence is a very strong -willed and determined woman who will continue to stand up and fight for what she believes to be right even when faced with public criticism and now threats to her and her family. We need more people like Doreen in this world..
PS; Keep up the good work Doreen, there are people out there who admire you and are grateful for what you're trying to quite rightly achieve for the next generation of young people!!
the wall
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3:58pm Tue 22 Jan 13
Simon bald
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4:01pm Tue 22 Jan 13
the wall wrote:Disgusting comment right out of the dark ages :-(
This woman has done more harm to race relations than good.
the wall
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4:24pm Tue 22 Jan 13
Simon bald wrote:I don't think the term 'race relations' was around in the dark ages.
the wall wrote:Disgusting comment right out of the dark ages :-(
This woman has done more harm to race relations than good.
Bettyboop92
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4:43pm Tue 22 Jan 13
Inspirationalady28
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5:12pm Tue 22 Jan 13
Simon bald wrote:Thank You Simon!
Inspirationalady28 wrote:What a lovely post, thank you it was very inspirational, bravo Doreen for your bravery and strength shown over the years
I watched the full interview and I must say, Doreen Lawrence is a very strong -willed and determined woman who will continue to stand up and fight for what she believes to be right even when faced with public criticism and now threats to her and her family. We need more people like Doreen in this world..
PS; Keep up the good work Doreen, there are people out there who admire you and are grateful for what you're trying to quite rightly achieve for the next generation of young people!!
Inspirationalady28
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5:21pm Tue 22 Jan 13
Bettyboop92 wrote:Why do you say that Betty? Not everyone shares my views but it is nice when one does see the good in people. Doreen has had two decades of grief, maybe this is her only way of coping with the loss of her Son. This lady certainly knows more than anybody because it has affected her personally, who are we to judge her actions?
bald is as bad as il28
chris8210
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5:27pm Tue 22 Jan 13
Inspirationalady28
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5:31pm Tue 22 Jan 13
the wall wrote:Why, because she has spoken the Truth from her own experience with society in general?
This woman has done more harm to race relations than good.
Simon bald
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5:38pm Tue 22 Jan 13
Inspirationalady28 wrote:No problem um sorry didn't get your name
Simon bald wrote:Thank You Simon!
Inspirationalady28 wrote:What a lovely post, thank you it was very inspirational, bravo Doreen for your bravery and strength shown over the years
I watched the full interview and I must say, Doreen Lawrence is a very strong -willed and determined woman who will continue to stand up and fight for what she believes to be right even when faced with public criticism and now threats to her and her family. We need more people like Doreen in this world..
PS; Keep up the good work Doreen, there are people out there who admire you and are grateful for what you're trying to quite rightly achieve for the next generation of young people!!
Simon bald
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6:27pm Tue 22 Jan 13
Inspirationalady28 wrote:Great,great point
the wall wrote:Why, because she has spoken the Truth from her own experience with society in general?
This woman has done more harm to race relations than good.
Gypo.Joe
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6:31pm Tue 22 Jan 13
Please take NO notice of the trolls on here. ( if you read this fish wrap.)
Inspirationalady28
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8:22pm Tue 22 Jan 13
Simon bald
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10:26pm Tue 22 Jan 13
Inspirationalady28 wrote:There is a report post button dear, use that if they are bullying you
I'm getting really fed-up with some people who waste their time posting meaningless off-topic comments..what are you hoping to achieve by doing this? I hope NS management see this again, I really do!!
Donna_T
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12:00am Wed 23 Jan 13
Simon bald wrote:The only person being bullied is Doreen, this poor woman has suffered this for years. Its not good enough to just push it under the carpet any longer.
Inspirationalady28 wrote:There is a report post button dear, use that if they are bullying you
I'm getting really fed-up with some people who waste their time posting meaningless off-topic comments..what are you hoping to achieve by doing this? I hope NS management see this again, I really do!!
It really is a sad reflection on our society as a whole.
danielbelvedere
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4:54pm Wed 23 Jan 13
cookster
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8:51pm Wed 23 Jan 13
Shame the News Shopper can't IP ban the main offenders.
cherithporter
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5:28pm Thu 24 Jan 13
miss rumble tumble
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10:11am Fri 25 Jan 13
Inspirationalady28
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10:34am Fri 25 Jan 13
Gypo.Joe
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10:51am Fri 25 Jan 13
miss rumble tumble wrote:Run along BNP scum.
she got car jacked in thornton heath some years ago and said a similar thing then getting boring now
mouthalmighty
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1:15am Sat 26 Jan 13
littleblackbear
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11:45am Sat 26 Jan 13
You moaning lot would not do the same if it happened to your child?
Have a heart she is being a Mum!
reallyareyousure
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10:04pm Sat 26 Jan 13
Only_me!! says...
1:53pm Tue 22 Jan 13